Pobozkaj ma, hovorím slovenský!
Slovakian is not a language you are likely to start picking up in a few days, but if you arm yourself with a few polite phrases you’ll make a big impression on the locals. For the curious, the language has its roots in the Ancient Slavic tongue, and is part of the West Slavic group of languages, which includes Czech and Polish. In fact it’s so close to Czech you could be forgiven for thinking it was the same lingo. But some Slovakians when visiting Prague for example, will use faltering English rather than concede this point. Ah well, it’s all part of the rich cultural tapestry that makes this part of the world so alluring. That, along with cheap beer and scorching hot women of course.
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English |
Slovak |
Pronounced like |
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Good day |
Dobry Den |
DOB-ree den |
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Hello (informal) |
Ahoj |
Ahoy |
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Bye-bye (informal) |
Dovidenia |
Dovey-denya |
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Yes |
Ano |
Arno |
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My name is Dave |
Moje meno je Dave |
Moy meno ye Dave |
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One beer, please |
pol litra piva, prosim |
Pol leetra piva, proseem |
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I love you |
Lubim ta |
Loobim ta |
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